MA Program Information

M.A. graduates from our universities have pursued careers in business and law, politics, journalism, government service, teaching, museums and archives, to name only some of the general areas in which history graduates may be found. Some M.A. students choose a graduate program in history for no other reason than that they enjoy the study of history and realize that it can enhance their understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. For others, the Tri-University M.A. in history may also be seen as an opportunity to test their ability in a graduate program or to see if they have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree, or perhaps through a Teaching Assistantship to sample the experience of participating in the teaching of university level courses. An Tri-University M.A. offers you the prospect of being part of an exciting program built on the strength of three of Ontario’s finest universities.

Students may complete the MA program at the TriU in several ways: by coursework, by a combination of coursework and a major research paper, or by coursework and an MA thesis. We also offer full-time and part-time programs. Students generally take courses at all three campuses, though they will normally choose their major research paper or thesis advisor from faculty at their home university. The MA program is designed to be completed in two or three terms of full-time study. For more information on the program, please consult the most recent MA handbook.